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West Virginia in the Civil War

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The City of Hurricane now has a display about the March 28, 1863 Battle at Hurricane Bridge at City Hall. Several relics we recovered from the battlefield, camp and hospital sites a...

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Now available from the West Virginia Book Company.

The Jessie Scouts
A Civil War Historical Novel by David L. Phillips

They were normally called "Sheridan's Scouts" by the Union soldiers serving in the Shenandoah Valley during the summer of 1864, but they were also known as "Jessie Scouts" by the Confederates opposing Sheridan's army. While the original Jessie Scouts were formed in St. Louis in 1861 -- and named for Jessie Fremont -- these men came east with General John C. Fremont when he was transferred to command in western Virginia in early 1862. But regardless of the name they were called, these volunteer soldiers served Sheridan well by collecting military intelligence regarding General Jubal A. Early's opposing Confederates. The danger these scouts faced was increased by the fact that they often wore a Confederate uniform while scouting.
This is the story of the young scouts during the turbulent last year of the American Civil War and it is centered on the relationship with their principal agent, Rebecca Wright, a young Quaker schoolteacher living in Winchester, Virginia. Recruited indirectly by Thomas Laws, an elderly slave and produce farmer who served as Sheridan's courier into the Confederate town, Rebecca Wright sent key information to Sheridan that helped him plan the attack that captured Winchester while removing a potential threat to Washington, D.C., during the crucial 1864 presidential election period.

The scouts in this book were all real, as was Rebecca Wright, and the stories of their hazardous operations were derived from actual accounts of their activities that were recorded in a series of letters written to his parents by scout Arch Rowand. These courageous scouts continued to serve long after the victory at Appomattox and the account of their final and disastrous scouting into Mexico in late 1866 is based on actual records. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Jessie Scouts

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We began our morning here! It’s not hard to imagine companies of men charging through the bridge. Follow #civilwartrails. Stand in their footsteps and create some history of your own. ... See MoreSee Less

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Few things are better than a history hike - especially after 568 miles of sitting! 📯 On top of Goff Hill a series of earthworks were built in 1861 and thus began the ‘Siege of Spencer.’ The view itself was well worth the detour and a set of local signs help narrate the well blazed trail. After digesting some history pop into the The Front Porch in downtown Spencer for a tasty sandwich and a lemonade. 🥤 Follow #civilwartrails and create some history of your own. ... See MoreSee Less

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We began the day with our friends in Ripley, WV. After a quick coat of paint and some hardware repair we headed over to check on the directional signs at the Casto Hole. 🔩 Raids, raiders, clandestine operations and caves. What more could a historian ask for? #openairmuseum ... See MoreSee Less

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This afternoon, we noticed these two gentlemen repairing the Civil War signs in front of the station. We found out that they were with Civil War Trails, a non-profit organization, that takes care of 1,600 of these markers. We owe these gentlemen a great deal of gratitude for helping preserve the history of our area. Pictured is Christopher Brown and Drew Gruber, as they place a new sign next to the sign they replaced. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thanks for sharing! We hope to see you at the October meeting for WV partners.

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West Virginia Independence Hall

OV Civil War Roundtable to Host Symposium Saturday August 17th at 10:30 am. WHEELING, WV — The Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable will hold its annual Civil Wa...

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